When it comes time for Round 1 of the 2023 NFR, the top 15 headers in the world will be riding the top head horses in the game.
The Top 15 have given meticulous thought to which will be their Round 1 head horses, here’s the most updated list of which horse each NFR header will ride inside the Thomas & Mack.
| Header | Head Horse | Registered Name |
| Kaleb Driggers | Cuervo | Remis Gays on Ofadoc |
| Tyler Wade | Spur | Espuela Bro |
| Nelson Wyatt | Leonard | Uno Amarallio Gato |
| Dustin Egusquiza | Cajun | Cajun Treat |
| Derrick Begay | “Sorrel” aka Bugs | Caseys Glory |
| Coleman Proctor | Heisman | SCR Sporties Playgun |
| Rhen Richard | Rich | Grade |
| Erich Rogers | Popular And Famous | Popular And Famous |
| Tanner Tomlinson | Blue* | Grade |
| Andrew Ward | Biscuit | Cole E Man |
| Clay Smith | Chief | Chief Quannah Parker |
| Marcus Theriot | Colt 45 | Guys Can Turn N Burn |
| Clint Summers | Transmission | WSR Hesa Alive |
| Jake Clay | Sun | Streakin Sun Dew |
| Luke Brown | Buda | DM Jet Off |
*Tomlinson also has Marshal with him who he could potentially ride in Round 1.
